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Opening ceremony JLP01_08_67240
M6 Motorway, Knutsford Service Area, Knutsford, Tabley Superior, Cheshire East, Cheshire East. William Kirby Laing with the Rt. Hon. Ernest Marples, Minister of Transport, at the opening ceremony of a stretch of the M6 motorway through North Staffordshire and Cheshire held at Knutsford.
This photograph is from a batch which is recorded in the negative register as having been taken at Knutsford. However, in December 1963 in the Laing monthly newsletter Team Spirit, the photograph appears with an article recording that a short ceremony occurred at Keele Service area where a film was presented to the Chairman of Staffordshire County Council. This preceded the official opening, just over two hours later, of the Hanchurch-Lymm section of the M6 by the Rt. Hon. Ernest Marples. It also mentions that the minister had a tour of the motorway by coach. The opening ceremony is known to have occurred at Knutsford but some of the photographs may also have been taken at Keele
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This print captures a historic moment in the transportation history of North Staffordshire and Cheshire. The image showcases the opening ceremony of a stretch of the M6 motorway, held at Knutsford Service Area in Tabley Superior, Cheshire East. In this remarkable shot, we see William Kirby Laing standing alongside the Rt. Hon. Ernest Marples, Minister of Transport. The photograph holds an intriguing backstory as it was initially recorded to have been taken at Knutsford but later discovered that some images may have also been captured at Keele Service area. According to records from December 1963, a short ceremony took place at Keele where a film was presented to the Chairman of Staffordshire County Council before the official opening by Minister Marples. This snapshot not only commemorates an important milestone in infrastructure development but also highlights the significance placed on this event by capturing key figures involved in its realization. The presence of both Laing and Marples signifies their dedication and commitment towards improving transportation networks for communities across North Staffordshire and Cheshire. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this print serves as a visual testament to progress and innovation while offering us a glimpse into our past achievements in shaping modern-day roadways.
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